My name is James A. Payonk, Jr. I am a personal injury and criminal defense attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. I am the founder of my law offices in Orland Park and Chicago, Illinois.
I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. I did my college undergraduate studies at DePaul University and obtained my law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. My family and I have lived in the southwest suburbs of Chicago for thirty years.
I am a member of the Federal trial bar of the United States District Court. I...

Arthur J. Data III is an attorney located in Palos Hills, IL. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Purdue University in 2003 and his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While at Purdue, Mr. Data held many different leadership positions within the Purdue Residence Hall Council. While at Michigan State, Mr. Data was a Senator in the Student Bar Association and President of the Christian Legal Society.
Mr. Data currently resides in Palos Heights, IL. He is very active at St. Alexander's Catholic Church as a lector, eucharistic...

I am Thomas Eric Ost. As a former Assistant Public Defender in DuPage County, I handled hundreds of criminal, mental health, and juvenile cases. Those cases ranged from DUIs, Domestic Batteries, and Retail Thefts to Aggravated Batteries and Murder. The police and the prosecutors seem to do their best to dehumanize defendants to everyone including to the defendants themselves. Yet in 23 years of practice, I’ve learned that most people with legal problems are not bad people. They are people who are caught up in a problem a lot bigger than they...

At Fotopoulos Law, we strive to provide each and every client the most comprehensive legal protection and guidance when you are faced with a legal battle of any sort. Litigation can be very stressful task to handle, but with the Law Office of John S. Fotopoulos, P.C. in your corner, we help you get back to living a normal life while our attorneys successfully tackle the case at hand.
Built with a downtown look and atmosphere in mind, every client is sure to be greeted with a warm and friendly Welcome from the very moment you walk through our office...

Michael J. Brennan has been a practicing Personal Injury and Criminal Defense trial lawyer since 1985. He graduated from John Marshall Law School with his Juris Doctorate and was an assistant state’s attorney on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He has had over 30 years of trial experience handling State and Federal Criminal Defense Matters and Personal Injury cases from motor vehicle accidents to workplace injuries. In 1996, he formed his own law firm, Law Offices of Michael J. Brennan, P.C. Michael’s aggressive dedication to...

Paul Gentile has been practicing law for over 30 years. He started his career working for the leading law firm Baker and McKenzie. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the traffic, misdemeanor, and felony division for seven years, where he handled over a thousand drunk driving, hit and run, driving while revoked or suspended, misdemeanors, domestic violence, assault, weapons, drugs and countless other crimes. He established his general practice in Orland Park, Illinois in 1987. He expanded his practice to include family law. Over the course of his career, there are not many types of...

Robert Motta II is the Managing Partner at Motta & Motta LLC. He concentrates his law practice in criminal defense, DUI, divorce & family law. Robert was named 2014 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and is known in the legal community for his unparalleled pre-trial and trial strategies.

Prior to forming the Law Offices of Dolci & Weiland, Pat worked at DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for nearly 10 years, handling all types of felony, misdemeanor and traffic cases. As a misdemeanor Assistant State’s Attorney, Pat was assigned to prosecute over 10,000 Driving while Under the Influence (DUI) cases. During his six years as a Felony Assistant State’s Attorney, Pat handled thousands of felony cases including felony traffic and DUI cases, complex white collar crimes, as well as violent crimes, such as armed robbery, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and first degree murder.

Chicago Personal Injury& Cook County Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Every client relationship is valued greatly and treated with dignity and respect. Each client benefits from the depth and breadth of my representation." If you would like honest, "real world" solutions to your Chicago Criminal Defense Case or Chicago Personal Injury Claim, contact my office for a consult. My rates are reasonable and I am accessible to my clients.

Dominick Dolci is a family law and criminal defense attorney in DuPage County, IL. Dominick acts as the Managing Partner at the Law Offices of Dolci & Weiland, with offices in Oakbrook Terrace, IL and Chicago, IL.

Michael C. Rosenblat graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Rosenblat enlisted in the US Army (1987 – 1993) and, in 1994 became an Assistant Attorney General with the Illinois Attorney General's Office in Chicago, having served as Deputy Chief Criminal Prosecution, Deputy Chief Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (lead prosecutor), and Deputy Chief Special Litigation. Michael C. Rosenblat has been sought out as a speaker and an author. He has made presentations to colleagues as well as co-authored a guidebook for attorneys practicing...

At The Law Office of Carlos H. Davalos we concentrate in providing clients with criminal, traffic, DUI, and civil forfeiture representation. This Office is equipped to handle all major misdemeanor and felony cases from the point of arrest up to and including trial. While litigation is one of our strong suits, we understand that most clients would rather not wade towards the risks inherent in a trial. Thus, Carlos H. Davalos prides himself in effecting as formidable a procedural defense as possible against all charges confronting his clients. By placing due emphasis on motion practice, the...

For more than 30 years, Lori G. Levin has been a well-respected and successful litigator handling cases in the Illinois criminal and juvenile justice systems. She is a forceful, yet compassionate, advocate. Let her experience work for you.

The Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege was founded by Attorney Schmiege, who is devoted to the practice of criminal defense alone. When an individual retains the representation of the firm, Mr. Schmiege works tirelessly to prepare the strongest defense possible. He will not hesitate to challenge any federal investigation or evidence brought forth by the prosecution. For more information about working with a Chicago criminal lawyer, do not wait to contact the firm! Mr. Schmiege is known for taking cases that no one else will take and winning the "unwinnable" cases against all odds.

Solo practice focusing on criminal law, traffic defense & DUI matters (including Drivers License Suspensions and Driver's License reinstatement hearings in front of the Illinois Secretary of State), municipal court, real estate and, administrative hearings as well as litigation. Practice includes matters heard in the Counties of Cook, Lake, Du Page, and McHenry. Sit as an Arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County as well as serve as a bar attorney for the Chicago Bar Association. In the real estate practice I provide counsel on transactions, closings, sales, and purchases pertaining to residential and commercial real estate. ...

The Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg specializes in criminal defense and criminal defense only! When you have been charged with a crime, you need a lawyer who eats, sleeps and drinks criminal law cases. Do not trust your freedom and future to a lawyer who practices in multiple areas of law. It is critical to consult with an attorney who is solely dedicated to the practice of criminal defense.
It is also important to look for a criminal attorney who has great experience in the courtroom. Do not leave serious legal matters to those unfamiliar with the demands of...

Tina Gagliano Mandell joined Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C. in 2007 and currently heads the criminal defense and traffic law department of the new law firm – McPherson Harry & Associates, P.C. She is also instrumental in advising clients, drafting legal documents and appearing in court in the area of family law. Tina’s unique perspective gained as a child of divorce, herself, allows her to be an effective representative for families going through this difficult time in their lives. Tina earned her J.D. in 2006 from DePaul University College of Law, where she received her Certificate in Criminal...

Mr. Emilio Moretti was raised in the Chicagoland area. He attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago and upon graduation started his own law practice, focusing primarily on representing individuals in criminal and traffic related matters. As his practice evolved, he has also successfully represented individuals in personal injury and worker’s compensation cases.

Attorney Faraj is experienced in criminal defense, military law, personal injury, and business litigation. He is recognized nationally as a trial attorney, who has represented clients before state, military and federal courts. Mr. Faraj first began defending Armed Forces members in the United States Marine Corps. Since then he has began a private practice that focuses on defending service-members as a civilian attorney. If you need assistance with a legal matter, Attorney Faraj is diligent, decorated, and devoted to his clients.

Welcome to the Chicago, Illinois, Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C., a premier Chicago criminal law attorney who knows how the system works and when to negotiate or simply take the gloves off and fight it out in court. We pride ourselves on providing our clients the most powerful and aggressive criminal defense available in the Chicagoland area. We handle all criminal cases, including drug offenses, rape, assault and murder. Experienced, Compassionate, Aggressive Criminal Defense If you have been charged with a crime, you want to know your attorney will take a sincere interest in your case...

At the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best outcome on your case, quickly and efficiently. As a former Will County prosecutor, I have the courtroom trial experience you can count on. I have tried criminal cases ranging from a speeding ticket to first degree murder, and if you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an attorney who knows your case from the prosecutor perspective. I know their strategy and the techniques to counter them.
Don't delay. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, contact the...

Gal Pissetzky is a fearless trial lawyer who defends his clients’ rights with vigor and tenacity. Located in Chicago, Mr. Pissetzky has extensive experience handling complex state and federal felony charges in Illinois and throughout the country. He has successfully defended clients accused of drug crimes, white collar crimes, murder and attempted murder, sex offenses, as well as any criminal forfeiture proceedings that occur as a result of the criminal charges. Mr. Pissetzky also represents his clients on appeal, and he has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court. Mr. Pissetzky has dedicated his practice to aggressively...

Angel M. Traub is a civil litigation attorney & principal owner of A. Traub & Assoc.. She graduated in 98 from NIU with her B.A. & was awarded the Outstanding Woman Student Award & Outstanding Communication Major Award in 98. Angel graduated from The John Marshall Law School with a J.D. In 01 where She was selected as a John Marshall Distinguished Scholar & was a member of the Order of John Marshall, Honorary Scholarship Society. She was admitted to practice in the State of Illinois & the Northern District of Illinois in 2001. Angel is trained & certified...

Since 1990, the attorneys of Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC have provided highly successful representation for clients across Illinois. One of the area's most recognized legal names, Sexner & Associates LLC has multiple offices located in Illinois, with defense lawyers servicing the Chicago courts as well as for counties including Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will and McHenry counties. Our attorneys stand ready to help clients with a wide range of legal services. If you would like to speak about your options, no obligation will apply when you call. We believe at Sexner & Associates LLC that helping...

Mr. Fiscella is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney. He defends clients in a variety of matters like drunk driving (DUI), assault and battery, and drug offenses. He also represents individuals in civil lawsuits against municipalities and police officers for excessive use of force, false arrests, and police shootings. He practices in courtrooms throughout Northern Illinois, including Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, and Kankakee Counties.

Attorney Nenye Uche is a Chicago criminal attorney and a Chicago DUI attorney who represents clients charged with a variety of criminal and DUI matters in the Chicagoland area.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, it is absolutely not the time to randomly select any attorney. A criminal charge could result in the loss of property, significant jail time and loss of employment. For that reason, it is important that you hire an attorney with a proven track record, skill and experience.
As a former prosecutor with over a thousand successful...

Ms. Myers began her own firm, Myers Law LLC, to continue her pursuit of justice for her clients. Throughout her career, and in her own law firm, she always gives trusted legal advice and lives out her philosophy of putting her clients first. Each client receives understanding, respect, and the best representation possible. Ms. Myers listens to the facts of the case, creates a defense, and works diligently toward the best resolution for each client. Since 2006, she has represented thousands of clients in multiple counties, including DuPage County and Cook County. Ms. Myers is known for aggressively defending...

Former Will County prosecutor with over 25 years experience within the Will County court system. Past chairman of the criminal law committee of the Will County Bar Association. Capital litigation lead counsel certified by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Chicago criminal defense attorney Mitch Furman will be able to provide the representation and legal support you need no matter how complex your case may be. If you are facing a DUI charge, theft crime, drug offense or any other criminal charge then you owe it to yourself to consult with an attorney you know you can trust. Don’t be taken advantage of by the court system, hire a legal advocate who will be able to fight on your behalf throughout the entire legal process.
In addition, Mr. Furman assists clients dealing with personal injury related cases; real estate law...

Matt Fakhoury is a former prosecutor and currently a Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney. Mr. Fakhoury is also an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University where he teaches law courses in the undergraduate sociology department. Mr. Fakhoury has tried numerous bench and jury trials and has practiced in all areas of Cook County (Chicago – 26th Street and California, as well as Chicago’s First Municipal District Branch Courts, The Second Municipal District (Skokie), The Third Municipal District (Rolling Meadows), The Fourth Municipal District (Maywood), The Fifth Municipal District (Bridgeview), and The Sixth Municipal District (Markham). Practice Areas: Felony, Misdemeanor,...

Licensed in the Illinois courts and the Federal General Bar since 1991, and the U.S. Supreme Court since 2005, Ms. Harry's practice focuses primarily on the areas of family law and criminal/traffic defense in Northern Illinois. Ms. Harry is proud of her litigation skills and her negotiation skills which make her the perfect choice as a lawyer. Ms. Harry graduated from Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois in 1988 and from DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois in 1991. She became licensed in Illinois in 1991 and joined a local DuPage County firm practicing in the areas of...

DUI Lawyers in Nearby Counties

Driving under the influence (DUI) means operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs that have impaired a person's mental or motor skills. In most states, a person will be considered "impaired" if they exhibit objective signs of intoxication, or if they have a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. Many states also have zero tolerance laws for drivers under 21, where any non-zero BAC level constitutes an offense. Most states also hold commercial drivers, such as truck drivers, to a more rigorous standard.

Law enforcement officers use a variety of tests, such as field sobriety tests and breathalyzers, to determine whether a driver is impaired by alcohol. In some jurisdictions, you have a right to refuse some of these tests, but in other jurisdictions you may be required to submit to them. It is important to know the law in your particular state, and to consult a DUI attorney if you are facing charges.

DUI lawyers are criminal defense attorneys focused on representing clients facing DUI/DWI/OWI charges. Each state has different DUI laws. An experienced DUI lawyer will be able to evaluate the case against you and present your options on how to best limit the impact of the charges against you. DUI lawyers also handle related cases such as driver's license reinstatement and DUI record expungement.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC):
The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood.

Field Sobriety Test:
Any one of several roadside tests that can be used to determine whether a driver is impaired.